Tag: Mecca
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Jeddah Floods: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah advises pilgrims to check flight status before travelling
The Makkah-Jeddah Highway has been temporarily closed due to heavy rain and the accumulation of rainwater on Thursday.
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Mecca: Pilgrims seen crying after authorities grant permission to touch ancient black stone
Saudi Arabia: Pilgrims in the Great Mosque of Mecca are now permitted to touch and kiss one of the most revered relics of Islam, the Black Stone placed in the holy Kabba building.